More massive algal blooms likely

Increased rains and dry summers aid the problem, report says

1:51 AM,
May 6, 2013

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Two years ago, toxic algal blooms on Lake Erie were so thick that some anglers said their boats slowed down as they drove through mats of green slime.

The algae grew into the Central Basin, farther across the lake than ever reported.

Beaches posted signs warning swimmers that blooms had been spotted and that contact with the algae could be harmful. The algae contains a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal illness, liver problems and headaches. ...